Monthly Archives: January 2017

22 riders assembled this morning for today’s ride in Woodend. Conditions were ideal with the sun shining and only a light breeze. We also welcomed a new member Peter having his first ride with the club.

3 riders rode the short ride, 7 rode the medium ride and the remaining 12 rode the long ride. All rides were conducted at a good pace and were all completed well before the weather had started to warm up.

Once back at the cafe the riders on the long ride arrived back as the medium group were leaving. The usual chat and banter followed before everyone headed for home.

10 riders arrived in Woodend this morning for today’s ride. Conditions were quite cool with a strong South wind blowing. We rode a 52km loop out via Newham, Chases Lane, Batters Lane and back. The ride was great heading towards Kyneton with the tail wind but unfortunately things got worse when we turned to head back to Woodend. We had a first time rider with us this morning, Brian and a welcome to him. Brett also rode this morning but took the ride easy. By the time we arrived back in Woodend conditions had warmed up.

Following the ride it was nice to get into the sheltered area at the cafe for the usual chat and refreshments. After the break we all headed for home.

19 riders assembled this morning for today’s ride. Conditions were mild with the sun out and a light breeze. We had 2 new riders this morning with the club and a big welcome to those riders. 15 riders rode the longer ride and the remaining 4 the shorter ride.

Riders enjoyed the conditions with everybody finished their rides before the heat began to build up. We had an incident on the long ride this morning when Brett suddenly began to feel very unwell and the riders with him called the ambulance. This resulted in a trip to the Royal Melbourne Hospital for observation. The good news is that he is OK and on his way home.

The mood at the cafe was quieter than normal until we had a call from the hospital that he appeared alright. Following refreshments we all departed for home.

9 riders arrived in Woodend to tackle the conditions this morning. There was a very strong South Wind blowing with cool temperatures. To take advantage of a tail wind back to Woodend we rode South to Gisborne. We then looped back along Pierce Rd, Baringo and back. Unfortunately the wind appeared to have dropped significantly by the time we were riding back to Woodend. 2 riders rode a shorter route due to other commitments.

Once back in Woodend we retired to the cafe where we enjoyed the usual refreshments and a good chat before heading home after a good ride.

23 riders assembled in Kyneton under cool conditions. Once the sun came out the temperature started to warm up quickly and the ride finished with a good tail wind back to Kyneton. Rob also had the misfortune to cut a tyre on his car when he hit a steel spike in the long grass at the velodrome.

3 riders rode the short circuit, 8 the medium circuit and the remaining 12 the longer ride. All rides had some climbing with the medium and longer rides some difficult climbs. Some riders on both the medium and longer rides made short cuts during the rides because of time constraints.

Once back at the cafe riders all agreed that the rides today were great. Following refreshments and the usual chat we all departed for home.

14 riders assembled in Woodend this morning for today’s ride. The most number of riders for some time. Conditions were ideal with a light South wind and sunny skies. We rode a warm up circuit around Woodend before climbing Mt Macedon Rd to Cameron Drive, followed by a descent down Straws Ln, Bryces Ln to Newham, Carlshrue and back.

The ride covered a distance of approximately 58km’s. When we started to head back to Woodend the South wind had begun to strengthen. Riders varied the distance with 2 riders continuing on to the Cross then rejoining the other riders.

Following the ride there was the usual chit chat at the cafe before heading home after an enjoyable time.

24 riders assembled this morning on a warm cloudy start to the day. We were also joined by 3 riders in Trentham and One member who joined the medium ride part way through. A new member Andrew also had his first ride with the club.

4 riders rode the short ride, 10 the medium ride and the remaining 14 the longer ride. With the earlier start riders were mainly finished before the weather started to warm up except for those on the longer ride. The riders on the longer ride were looking a bit frazzled when they reached the cafe.

It was also nice to be able to sit in the shade at the cafe and recuperate. After consuming litres of cold water followed by the mandatory coffees or hot chocolates everyone departed for home except for the 3 riders who had to ride back to Trentham.

10 riders assembled in Woodend this morning for today’s ride. Conditions were warm and humid with a dark cloud heading our way. We rode one of our normal 53km circuits out to Newham via Bryces Lane then to Chases Lane and back via Batters Lane. As we were approaching Chases Lane we began to ride into some light rain and 4 riders decided to head back to Woodend. The remaining 6 riders continued and had some rain for a short time. The roads had dried out by the time we had reached Carlshrue on the way back however the tail wind we expected on the return did not occur.

16 riders assembled in Gisborne for today’s new years day ride. Conditions were cool with overcast skies and the threat of rain. 10riders rode the medium ride and the remaining 6 the longer ride. Disaster struck as the cafe at New Gisborne station was shut and therefore the decision was made to have refreshments in Gisborne at the half way point of the ride.

Weather conditions improved during the morning with riders on the medium ride stopping for a break in Gisborne. The 6 riders on the longer ride continued on with their ride. The remnants of both groups were together at the car park before heading home.